3
Safety
WARNING:
This unit can
be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious injury.
Read the user instructions
carefully to make sure you
understand all of the con-
trols and what they do.
Do not operate in the
rain or leave the blower/
vacuum outdoors while
raining.
Explanation of Symbols on the Blower/Vacuum
The use of eye protection
is recommended.
Switch off! Remove plug
from mains before adjust-
ing, cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged.
Keep others, including
children, pets and bystand-
ers outside the 10 metre
hazard zone.
General
1. Never allow children or people unfa-
miliar with these instructions to use
the product. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner
and for the functions described in
these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when
you are tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute rec-
ommend the use of a Residual Cur-
rent Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA.
Even with a R.C.D. installed 100%
safety cannot be guaranteed and
safe working practice must be fol-
lowed at all times. Check your
R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for
damage, replace it if there are
signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the elec-
tric cables are damaged or worn.
4. Immediately disconnect from the
mains electricity supply if the cable
is cut, or the insulation is damaged.
Do not touch the electric cable until
the electrical supply has been dis-
connected. Do not repair a cut or
damaged cable. Replace it with a
new one.
5. Your electric cable must be un-
coiled, coiled cables can overheat
and reduce the efficiency of the
product.
6. Do not pull cable around sharp ob-
jects.
7. Always switch off at the mains be-
fore disconnecting any plug, cable
connector or extension cable.
8. Switch off, remove plug from mains
and examine electric supply cable
for damage or ageing before wind-
ing cable for storage. Do not repair
a damaged cable, replace it with a
new one. Use only genuine re-
placement cable.
9. Never carry the product by the
cable.
10. Never pull on the cable to discon-
nect any of the plugs.
11. Always wind cable carefully, avoid-
ing kinking.
12. Use only on AC mains supply volt-
age shown on the product rating
label.
13. Our products are double insulated
to EN60335. Under no circum-
stance should an earth be con-
nected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. Always wear suitable clothing,
gloves, and stout shoes.
2. The use of eye protection is recom-
mended.
3. The use of ear protection is recom-
mended.
4. To prevent dust irritation, the wearing
of a face mask is recommended.
5. Do not wear loose clothing or je-
wellery that can be drawn into the
air inlet.
